Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Rockford Grade 103 Pocket Watch

Rockford Watch Co.

Grade: 103

Manufacturer: Rockford
Manufacturer Location: Rockford, Illinois
Movement Serial Number: 384518
Grade: 103
Model: 1
Estimated Production Year: 1891
Run Quantity: 500
Grade/Model Run: 6 of 7
Grade/Model Total Production: 4,200
Size: 16s
Jewels: 17j
Movement Configuration: Hunting
Movement Finish: Nickel
Movement Setting: Lever
Plate: 3/4 Plate
Adjusted: No
Railroad Grade: No
Data Research: 1907 Rockford Serial List
Case: Various
Run ID: 392.103G6.16S37.161M37.H202.L255.17J4
Database Version: v52.235
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
12.64
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
129.24
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.654%
Registry Population: 3 (0.60%)
Research Note: Original Rockford serial lists designate this run as Grade 103 with 15 Jewels. However, all observations from this run have been marked "17 Jewels." With the two-tone finish, the grade could actually be 100 (described as 16 jewels, TT finish) or 101 (described as 15 jewels, TT finish)
#384518: Verified as Marked "17 Jewels" with Two-Tone Finish.
#384744: Verified as Marked "17 Jewels" with Two-Tone Finish.
#384860 Verified as Marked "17 Jewels" and "Adjusted" with a two-tone finish, indicating an up-jeweled movement [NAWCC Photo].

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · January 20, 2024

Serial Number 384575 was reported as accurate.

ChrisG Top Contributor Supporter 543 · August 8, 2023

Serial Number 384744 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Curator: 17j - verification image. Thx.
325760618731
Curator Response: Thanks!
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

MJKauz Supporter 23 · October 7, 2020

Serial Number 384518 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: This is a Tu-Tone, 17J, stamped, and stamped
adjusted
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. This information has been noted in the research notes for this run.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · January 8, 2018

Serial Number 384507 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · April 15, 2016

Serial Number 384580 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: 17 jewels, adjusted, 2 color nickel/gold
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Rockford Grade 103 Pocket Watch